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Visiting São Jorge Castle with Kids: Lisbon's Must-See Medieval Fortress
Perched atop Lisbon's highest hill, São Jorge Castle (Castelo de São Jorge) commands breathtaking views over Portugal's capital city and the shimmering Tagus River below. This ancient fortress has witnessed over 2,000 years of history—from Iron Age settlements to Roman fortifications, Moorish rule to Portuguese royalty. Today, São Jorge Castle stands as one of Lisbon's most iconic landmarks, visible from nearly every corner of the city. Whether you're exploring with curious
Chris
Mar 28, 20225 min read
Visiting Belém Tower with Kids: Portugal's UNESCO Maritime Fortress
Standing proudly where the Tagus River meets the Atlantic Ocean, Belém Tower (Torre de Belém) has guarded Lisbon's harbor for over 500 years. This stunning 16th-century fortress isn't just a defensive structure, it's a symbol of Portugal's Age of Discovery, a ceremonial gateway celebrating the explorers who charted unknown waters, and a welcoming beacon for those who returned with treasures from distant lands. Built in the exquisite Manueline style with its intricate stone c
Chris
Mar 14, 20228 min read
Build Lasting Family Travel Memories
Getting out and exploring the world together as a family are some of my most cherished memories. As babies, we brought them to California, Arizona, and Florida. As they got older we expanded our travels across the U.S. and into Canada and finally over to Europe. Unfortunately, Covid has taken away a couple of years of exploration and memories but health is always the priority. Now that it seems we’re heading out of the pandemic, we’re looking forward to traveling again, build
Chris
Mar 11, 20221 min read
New Duckwyn Travel Card Up Close
The first image shows the front of the new Duckwyn Travel Cards. This group includes cards for France, Paris, the Eiffel Tower, and Notre...
Chris
Feb 3, 20221 min read
A Look At The New Duckwyn Travel Cards
The second draft of the Duckwyn Travel Cards have arrived. Here's a first look. More photos to come.
Chris
Feb 2, 20221 min read
Goodrich Castle: Exploring a Medieval Fortress in England
Perched above the River Wye, Goodrich Castle is one of the best-preserved medieval fortresses in England — and it’s now the 17th castle added to the DuckAbroad Travel Passport. It’s also the sixth castle in the United Kingdom your family can collect as a sticker and stamp. Built by the Normans and expanded over the centuries, Goodrich Castle offers families a chance to walk through real medieval chambers, climb tower ruins, and imagine life inside a fortress that has stood f
Chris
Jan 25, 20221 min read
8 Alaska Parks You Must Visit
All 8 Alaska National Parks are now included in the Duckwyn Travel Passport. Denali National Park : The park is centered on Denali, the highest mountain in North America. Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve : Slightly larger than Belgium, this expansive park is located completely north the Arctic Circle. Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve : The park preserves over 3 million acres of Southeast Alaska. Katmai National Park and Preserve : Named after Mount K
Chris
Jan 10, 20221 min read
New Duckwyn Travel Card Collection
I'm almost ready to send the new travel cards out for my second test print. I wanted to make these interactive with the Duckwyn Travel...
Chris
Dec 15, 20211 min read
Explore Saguaro National Park: Home of the Giant Cactus Forest
Saguaro National Park is one of the most unique desert landscapes in the United States, and it’s now a new destination in the DuckAbroad Travel Passport. The park is split into two areas just outside Tucson: the Tucson Mountain District to the west and the Rincon Mountain District to the east. Each one protects a different side of the Sonoran Desert, but both are filled with the park’s iconic giants — the towering saguaro cacti. Saguaros can grow more than 40 feet tall and li
Chris
Dec 1, 20211 min read
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